An original bill to authorize the appropriations for the United States International Trade Commission, the United States Customs Service, and the Office of the United States Trade Representative for fiscal year 1983, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to authorize appropriations for FY 1983 for the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). Authorizes the chairman of the ITC to accept gifts for the purpose of aiding the work of the ITC. Amends the Customs Procedural Reform and Simplification Act of 1978 to authorize appropriations for FY 1983 for the salaries and expenses of the U.S. Customs Service with a specified amount earmarked for the enforcement of the alcohol and tobacco revenue laws. Prohibits any such authorized appropriations from being used to implement procedures for the collection of estimated duties that shorten the maximum deferment procedure in effect on January 1, 1981. Authorizes appropriations for the Customs Service for FY 1983 and the following fiscal years for pay rate changes made in accordance with the Federal Pay Comparability Act of 1970. Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for FY 1983, with a limit on the amount of such funds that may be used for entertainment and representation expenses. Authorizes appropriaitons for the USTR for FY 1983 and the following fiscal years for pay rate changes made in accordance with the Federal Pay Comparability Act of 1970. Authorizes the USTR to: (1) delegate and authorize successive redelegations of the USTR's functions, powers, and duties; (2) pay official travel expenses without regard to Federal travel regulations and per diem allowances; (3) accept and use gifts for aiding the work of the USTR; and (4) acquire not more than two passenger cars for use abroad. Provides for the appointment of an additional Deputy USTR.

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• Indefinitely postponed in Senate

  summary · EN · 30 September 1982

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 20 May 1982

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